US Bridges

T 127 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 51J01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 127 over Champepadan Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 127
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates43.85919, -95.9642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (1996)
Projected traffic47 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 127 over Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over Champepadan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 127 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 127 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 127 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.